Cyrus Pre2 DAC Pre-Amplifier, 24/192 DAC, USB (B) input

Ideal for using at the heart of a Cyrus system, the Cyrus Pre2 DAC controls it all.At the heart of a Cyrus systemDesigned to be paired with the X Power, Stereo 200 or Mono X 300 Signature power amplifiers, the Pre2 DAC is a key part of an integrated Cyrus system. Because the pre-amplifier section has a dedicated power supply and sits in its own casing, the sound quality is much improved over the integrated Cyrus amps. All the digital and analogue connectivity that makes these amps so popular is still present and correct, making the Pre2 DAC every bit as system friendly.Cyrus sound qualityHand built in the UK, the Pre2 DAC shows typical Cyrus attention to detail. Within the high quality casing is a dedicated toroidal mains transformer. Combined with the short signal path circuitry, this delivers typical Cyrus sound - dynamic, precise and with every detail finely etched.Built-in DAC with USB, coaxial and optical inputsFeaturing a built-in, Burr Brown DAC and five digital inputs, the Cyrus Pre2 DAC is the ideal way of upgrading all your digital sources at the same time as buying a new pre-amplifier. Older or lower spec digital devices benefit greatly in terms of sound quality by using the high spec DAC built into the Cyrus rather than their own. With two optical and two coaxial inputs you could, for example, connect your TV, set-top TV box, Blu-ray or games console and CD player. The fifth digital input takes the form of a USB interface. This lets you connect your PC or Mac and access stored or streaming music services.Upgrade pathThere are a couple of upgrade paths available for the Pre2 DAC. First is the option of adding the famous PSX-R2 outboard power supply - for truly high-end amplification. Also, by adding the QXR DAC board, you can improve the digital sound to reference quality.Unique Cyrus design and qualityThe distinctive Cyrus case offers a number of advantages over more traditional hi-fi. The die-cast casing is extremely solid and strongly resists both el